Afternoon Drive

Sean Payton has named Davis Webb the new Broncos offensive coordinator and Logan Kilgore the new QB coach. Was part of the agreement for Webb to come back have to do with calling some plays or all the plays? Would handing over the full-time play-calling duties to Webb make Payton a better head coach? Sean Payton has one year left on his contract -- is there is a chance Webb will eventually be the head coach of the Broncos if the team doesn’t play well or the offense struggles again? Plus, the Broncos have some big decisions about who to bring back in free agency. Are there any unrestricted free agents on the roster that are a slam dunk to come back? Thoughts on Dobbins, Greenlaw and Engram coming back. Check out a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first matchup of the season with the defending NBA champion OKC Thunder, the Nuggets faltered and lost 121-111. SGA and Cason Wallace were the biggest thorns in the Nuggets side. What are the biggest concerns for the Nuggets after the loss? Jamal Murray was named to his first All-Star team, as he will be an All-Star reserve. How much credit should Murray get for keeping the Nuggets afloat when Jokic did not play for most of January? Vance Joseph and Davis Webb have officially been shutout of the head coaching cycle as the final two jobs have been filled. Does it feel like Vance can’t catch a break and is there something about what happened with him as the head coach in Denver that’s making teams reluctant to hire him? Check out a new episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broncos have some updates to their offensive coordinator search, as Davis Webb has withdrawn from the Raiders head coaching position. And Pete Carmichael has taken the OC job with the Bills. So does that mean Davis Webb will be back with the Broncos as the new OC? If he is Denver's OC, will Sean Payton allow him to call plays? Also, Aaron Gordon will be sidelined at least 4-6 weeks with his hamstring injury. Is Gordon's health becoming a major concern? Can the Nuggets withstand this insane rash of injuries? Finally, the Avs are going through a rough patch right now and it's the first time they have really struggled all season. Eric and Troy discuss where the Avs are currently at, as well as some Avalanche history. Check out a Friday episode of Hot Takes with Goodman & Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bo Nix spoke to the media yesterday and contradicted Sean Payton, who said the surgeon found there was something predisposed within the ankle and that the injury and procedure was a matter of when, not if. Nix didn’t have to address the media yesterday, but it seemed like he wanted to do it to clear up what Payton said about his ankle. Greg Penner also spoke to the media yesterday and said the Broncos will be “aggressively opportunistic” this offseason in addressing player needs, but it's important that the player fit the locker room culture. As Sean Payton looks for a new offensive coordinator, he will limit his options if he hires someone who won’t be able to call plays. If Payton does give up play calling duties, will it make him a better overall head coach? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sean Payton made a bit of a surprising move yesterday, firing offensive coordinator and longtime friend, Joe Lombardi. Eric and Troy discuss the latest buzz with Vance Joseph and Davis Webb. Is it looking likely that VJ will stay on as defensive coordinator? Sean Payton and George Paton held their end-of-season press conference. What are the Broncos biggest priorities heading into the offseason? How will they attack free agency? Which players are likely to stick around and which ones might be out the door? Check out a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Goodman and Troy Renck embark on their first official show together. They discuss the latest news on Vance Joseph and David Webb and which one is more likely to leave the Broncos. Webb interviewed with the Raiders yesterday--will he leave for the head coaching job in Las Vegas or Buffalo? Did the Broncos advancing to the AFC Championship game hurt the chances for VJ and Webb considering their limited time to interview? Plus, Shedeur Sanders was named to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement and Deion Sanders has instituted player fines for rule violations at CU. Is this ethical, considering every player on the roster doesn’t have NIL money? Check out Hot Takes with Goodman & Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos season has come to an end, as the Patriots won the AFC Championship, 10-7. Eric and Bruce give their takeaways from the loss. Should Sean Payton have kicked the FG on 4th & 1 in the first half, instead of going for it? Did he know there was a snowstorm coming that would really affect the second half? Is it hard not to think about “What could have been” with Bo Nix watching from a suite? Evaluating Jarrett Stidham's performance--could he have been better? A quick look at what the offseason might look like for the Broncos. It's Bruce Haertl's final show, so Eric and Bruce take some time to reflect on Bruce's career, the time they have spent together at Mile High Sports and what's next for Bruce as he moves onto his next chapter. Check out a Reaction Monday with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes on a Friday morning. Peyton Watson scored a career-high 35 points in the Nuggets win last night in Washington DC. Has Watson played himself into a full-time starter? Has this injury spurt for the Nuggets actually been a good thing in terms on discovery for David Adelman? Full Broncos vs. Patriots AFC Championship Game preview. How big of a factor can J.K. Dobbins be? What are the realistic expectations for Jarrett Stidham? What type of game plan will Sean Payton draw up? And how different will it be from what it would've looked like with Nix? Finally, what's the one thing that absolutely has to happen on Sunday to give the Broncos a chance? Final score predictions. Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. The Avs fell in a shootout last night to the Ducks at home and have shown some cracks in the foundation lately. Jarrett Stidham spoke at the podium yesterday. Did Stiddy win the press conference yesterday? How long will it take Stidham to get into the rhythm of the game on Sunday? With the injury to Bo Nix--is Sean Payton playing with house money this weekend and is all the pressure on the Patriots in AFC championship? Plus, a look at the Broncos injuries and who might be back this week. And finally, Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones were elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this week and will join Jeff Kent for induction this summer. Did the voters get this right? Check out a Thursday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bruce Haertl and Troy Renck are in for Hot Takes. The Lakers used a big second-half to rally past the Nuggets last night. As the Broncos reconvene to start on-field prep for the Patriots, what will be the biggest storyline beyond Stiddy at quarterback? In terms of percentage, how much is it to beat the Patriots with Stiddy vs. with Nix? What are the biggest things Stiddy has to overcome to be successful on Sunday? Davis Webb is starting to get a lot of run in Buffalo, so who is more likely to leave the staff Vance Joseph or Davis Webb? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Indiana Hoosiers are Kings of the College Football world, winning the national title, 27-21 over Miami. What does an Indiana title mean for college football and how did they manage such a quick and incredible turnaround from a couple years ago? What type of NFL prospect is Fernando Mendoza? The Broncos designated J.K. Dobbins for return from IR. Will he play in the AFC Championship Game and how much of a difference would he make? Plus, a look at the Super Bowl MVP odds for Jarrett Stidham, Ticketmaster not allowing fans outside the Rocky Mountain region to buy tickets to the AFC Title game and evaluating Drake Maye and the Patriots. Tune in to a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Broncos won a wild and crazy OT game in the divisional round against the Bills, 33-30. But less than an hour after the game ended, Sean Payton announced Bo Nix broke a bone in his ankle and will be out for the rest of the playoffs. Jarrett Stidham will be the starter. Can the Broncos win a Super Bowl with Stiddy? How disheartening was the news of the Nix injury, especially that soon after a emotional win? A look at some other notable backup QB's that went on to win the Super Bowl, like Nick Foles and Jeff Hostetler. Plus, is Indiana going to win the National Championship tonight against Miami? Check out a Reaction Monday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the day before Gameday! Eric and Bruce give a full preview of  the AFC divisional matchup between the Broncos and Bills. Will Sean Payton be able to stick to the run game? How much confidence is there in RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin? And how different would the game look if J.K. Dobbins was healthy? Longtime Buffalo sportscaster Dennis Williams joins the podcast to preview the game from a Bills perspective. What are the keys to victory for both teams? And finally, Eric, Bruce and Dennis pick the game. Get ready for Broncos vs. Bills with a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets earned another impressive win, beating the Mavericks in Dallas 118-109 last night. When Cam Johnson returns to the court, will he be coming off the bench as Peyton Watson has emerged as a bonafide starter? Jalen Pickett has really stepped up lately as well. A look at the quarterback/head coach combinations in the playoffs. Where does Bo Nix/Sean Payton rank among the playoff teams? Plus, a deep dive into the turnaround of the Broncos since Sean Payton has arrived. Catch a Thursday episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets earned a 122-116 win in New Orleans against the Pelicans last night, led by Jamal Murray and Peyton Watson. Watson had another big night with 31 points and last week, won Western Conference Player of the Week. Watson is a RFA at the end of the year - will the Nuggets be able to keep him? A look at all of the Bills injuries compared to the Broncos relatively clean bill of health. Are the Broncos being disrespected by the national media? Plus, last year's NFL MVP Josh Allen has never been to a Super Bowl. If he never wins one, will he be the greatest athlete to never win a championship? Tune into a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colorado OL Jordan Seaton has decided to enter college football's transfer portal and will be leaving Boulder after two seasons. Why did Seaton enter the portal? Thoughts on Colorado football as a whole. Plus, the Broncos will take on the Bills at 2:30pm MT on Saturday afternoon. The guys run through the latest injury updates for Denver and Buffalo. How will the rest vs. rust narrative play out? And Eric and Bruce get into the X's and O's of the game - How aggressive will Sean Payton be? Will the QB's look to use their legs more? Can Josh Allen be slowed down? Check out a Tuesday version of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After beating the Jaguars yesterday, coupled with the Patriots beating the Chargers, it will be the Buffalo Bills coming into town next weekend to take on the Broncos. The game time has not been finalized, but will either be at 2:30 or 6:15 on Saturday at Empower Field. At first glance, how do the Broncos like this matchup? How different will it be this year, now that the Broncos are facing the Bills at home instead of Orchard Park? The Broncos have opened as slight UNDERDOGS to the Bills. Plus, a look at the crazy Wild Card Weekend games and a peak at the most intriguing divisional round matchups. Check out a Monday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vance Joseph, Davis Webb and Darren Rizzi will all be interviewing for head coaching positions. Of those three guys, who will be back next season and who will leave? Who is more attractive as a head coaching candidate: VJ or Webb? A dive into Wild Card Weekend - Who would be the best opponent for the Broncos in the divisional round and which team would you not want to face? Eric and Bruce pick the games this weekend. Finally, the guys give out grades for certain Broncos players, namely ones who have had up and down seasons. Check out a Football Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets put a bow on their 7-game road trip with a 114-110 win in Boston last night. Peyton Watson, Zeke Nnaji and Jamal Murray all stepped up in big moments. How good is the Nuggets bench when the team has a full bill of health? Was Calvin Booth right when he signed Nnaji to the new deal while drafting Watson and Jalen Pickett? Plus, a look at the wide open AFC this year. Redrafting the 2024 QB class. What would the Top-4 look like? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be interviewing with the Titans, Cardinals, Falcons, Giants and Raiders. So that leaves only the Browns and Ravens as the teams VJ won't be meeting with, as of now. Which team is the best fit for Joseph? The Baltimore Ravens have fired John Harbaugh, who has been their head coach since 2008. Eric and Bruce discuss the disconnect between Harbaugh/Todd Monken and Lamar Jackson. Plus, the Broncos are the favorites out of the AFC to reach the Super Bowl. Are the Broncos the favorite because they have the best team or because they have a first-round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs? Check out a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.